
The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales: 500+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends
Silent Night, The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, Christmas-Tree Land, The Three Kings…By Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Wordsworth, Louisa May Alcott, Henry Van Dyke, Arthur Conan Doyle, Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, E. T. A. Hoffmann, William Butler Yeats, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Alfred Lord Tennyson, George Macdonald, H. H. MurrayLength542h 44m
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The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales: 500+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends offers readers an enchanting voyage through the myriad themes associated with the timeless celebration of Christmas. From Dickensian towns shrouded in snow to the whimsical adventures conjured by Stevenson, this anthology traverses a landscape rich in literary styles and historical contexts. This collection captures not only the festive joy of carols but also tender reflections in poetry and compelling narratives from various traditions. Spanning centuries and genres, each tale, poem, and legend contributes to a vast tapestry, where the heartwarming spirit of the season unfolds. Within this anthology, an illustrious assembly of authors and poets unite to breathe life into the traditions and stories that have become Christmas mainstays. With the lyrical elegance of Wordsworth and the evocative imagery of Yeats, the collection delves into the cultural bedrock upon which Christmas myths and festivities are built. Whether through Yeats' nods to folklore or Alcott's celebration of familial warmth, each contribution sheds light on the period milieu'ÄîVictorian, Edwardian, and beyond'Äîthat shaped these authors' worlds, offering a cross-section of literary prowess and thematic resonance. Readers are invited to engage with this collection not merely as holiday entertainment, but as a profound exploration of human spirit and cultural heritage. The anthology opens doors to diverse perspectives and invites dialogues between historic voices, prompting introspection and delight. As a repository of knowledge and festivity, The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales stands as a testament to the storytelling prowess of its contributors, promising an enriching journey through narratives that celebrate unity and tradition.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length542 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 15, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Santa's Big Book of Christmas Tales: 500+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends
2Preface
3Introduction
4The Origin and Associations of Christmas
5The Earlier Celebrations of the Festival
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61. Burzee
72. The Child of the Forest
83. The Adoption
94. Claus
105. The Master Woodsman
116. Claus Discovers Humanity
127. Claus Leaves the Forest
131. The Laughing Valley
142. How Claus Made the First Toy
153. How the Ryls Colored the Toys
164. How Little Mayrie Became Frightened
175. How Bessie Blithesome Came to the Laughing Valley
186. The Wickedness of the Awgwas
197. The Great Battle Between Good and Evil
208. The First Journey with the Reindeer
219. "Santa Claus!"
2210. Christmas Eve
2311. How the First Stockings Were Hung by the Chimneys
2412. The First Christmas Tree
251. The Mantle of Immortality
262. When the World Grew Old
273. The Deputies of Santa Claus
28CHAPTER I. THE WHITE CASTLE.
29CHAPTER II. IN THE FIR-WOODS.
30CHAPTER III. THE MYSTERIOUS COTTAGE.
31CHAPTER IV. FAIRY HOUSEKEEPING.
32CHAPTER V. THE STORY OF A KING'S DAUGHTER.
33CHAPTER VI. THE STORY OF A KING'S DAUGHTER
34CHAPTER VII. A WINDING STAIR AND A SCAMPER.
35CHAPTER VIII. THE SQUIRREL FAMILY.
36CHAPTER IX. A COMMITTEE OF BIRDS.
37CHAPTER X. A SAIL IN THE AIR.
38CHAPTER XI. THE EAGLES' EYRIE.
39CHAPTER XII. A VISION OF CHRISTMAS TREES.
40I HOW JOHN HENRY OVERHOLT SAT ON PANDORA'S BOX
41II HOW A MAN AND A BOY FOUNDED THE LITTLE CITY OF HOPE
42III HOW THEY MADE BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW
43IV HOW THERE WAS A FAMINE IN THE CITY
44V HOW THE CITY WAS BESIEGED AND THE LID OF PANDORA'S BOX CAME OFF
45VI HOW A SMALL BOY DID A BIG THING AND NAILED DOWN THE LID OF THE BOX
46VII HOW A LITTLE WOMAN DID A GREAT DEED TO SAVE THE CITY
47VIII HOW THE WHEELS WENT ROUND AT LAST
48IX HOW THE KING OF HEARTS MADE A FEAST IN THE CITY OF HOPE
49ILLUSTRATIONS
50PETER BREAKS THROUGH